The School
This is a leading, specialist independent school dedicated to autistic children and young people aged 6 to 25. They provide a neurodiversity-affirming environment where sensory regulation, emotional well-being, and academic progress go hand in hand. By combining high-quality teaching with onsite therapeutic support, the staff unlock the full potential of every pupil.
The Opportunity
This is a dual-aspect role combining classroom teaching with middle leadership. You will teach a small, nurture-based KS2 class while driving pedagogical standards across the primary phase. You will champion communication-rich environments and mentor staff to deliver highly individualised learning pathways.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching & Learning
- Deliver highly differentiated lessons adapting to varied cognitive profiles.
- Integrate speech, language, and occupational therapy targets into daily planning.
- Utilise visual structures, low-arousal strategies, and total communication tools.
- Assess progress using both holistic frameworks and adapted academic metrics.
Phase Leadership
- Line manage KS2 teachers, higher level teaching assistants, and teaching assistants.
- Lead phase moderation, curriculum review, and learning walks.
- Coordinate transition planning from KS1 and into Key Stage 3.
- Model exemplary autism-specific teaching practice for the wider team.
Person Specification
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- Experience: Teaching ASD pupils, with leadership experience.
- Expertise: Deep knowledge of the KS2 National Curriculum and sensory processing.
- Skills: Strong crisis-de-escalation skills and positive behaviour support strategies.
- Attributes: Resilient, empathetic, collaborative, and highly organised.
Benefits & Workplace Culture
- Maximum 6–8 pupils per class with full-time TAs.
- Dedicated PPA time plus leadership release time weekly.
- Onsite MDT support including Speech Therapists and Psychologists.
- Funded training including MAPA/Team-Teach, PECS, and Attention Autism.
- Free parking, staff wellness schemes, and enhanced pension contributions.